This is the last weekend for me to finish Prowl before next Friday. Last night I finished the left glove. Today I spent working on mask, cutting and fitting pieces then riveting together, and finally applying a primer coat. I like the color grey look, so later when completed I will give it a clear coat finish. Tomorrow I will finish nose and after clear coat dries, secure the eyes.
Oh I also put new decals on the cruiser, the old ones had weather cracks...
Last week shot a video doing a short walk around test with majority of costume on. I didn't put on belt, arms or gloves just yet. The mask is almost done. There is no sound on the video.
Monday I received a microphone and personal amplifier in mail that I ordered on newegg.com. It is a small 10watt amp speaker with headset mic and rechargeable battery. The amp will fit inside the chest piece just behind the license plate where I have a hole cut away. I will figure out a way to affix the mic to inside of helmet and remove the head wire that came with mic.
I had to modify the missile launchers. After a partial dress rehearsal with walking around, I don't have much room between the helmet and missiles. Thankfully the mounts I acquired at Home Depot have adjustable angles. I basically pointed them down just a bit and outward to the sides, for more room around helmet.
The right forearm is finished. Finished riveting outer plastic panels onto forearm box. Used some old t-shirt sleeves with elastic for inside wrist cover. Riveted both sleeves on inside of arm box. Adjustable nylon strap to secure forearm box onto my arm above elbow. The white sleeve will cover nylon strap, roll up arm and then stay tightened under shoulder mount strap. When not in use the white sleeve will act as cover to protect outer forearm plastic from scratches. Used 3/8 cushion foam with adhesive backing, on the inside of forearm box for a comfortable form fit around my arm while wearing it.
